Fabulous Fall Color!
September 15, 2013 | By webadmin
It's about that time folks! Your summer color may be looking a bit worse for wear, as August is a tough month for many of our favorite summer annuals. The good news is, temperatures are dropping and now is s a great time to be thinking about fresh fall color in the garden...and planting it!
If color is as important to you as it is to us here at Roundtree, then you might be interested in checking out the Pantone Fall Color Fashion Report! It's a great way to keep up on current color trends and fantastic combinations. We like to reference color trends in fashion to get new ideas for creative combinations in the garden. Looking for inspiration? Check out this fall's color trends:
This fall blues, purples, fuchsia, orange and deep red are in the palette. We think these are excellent colors to mix for your fall landscape and container plantings. Blue and orange are a fantastic complementary color combination that can be achieved by combining blue Lobelia or blue petunias with orange mums. You can also create a stunning purple and orange combo using Angelonia or purple petunias with orange garden mums or marigolds. Did you know that marigolds are an excellent fall annual? They perform much better in fall temperatures than they do in spring and summer.
If you're looking to make a bold statement, fuchsia and orange can be a stunning combination. Again, you can pair fall marigolds with fuchsia or hot pink fall petunias. Red and blue can also be a bold and beautiful combination. Pair blue Lobelia or blue petunias with deep red petunias or snapdragons. Looking for something a bit more regal? Go with a purple and red combination. Deep purple petunias or Angelonia paired with dark red mums or red petunias offers up a rich look. When combined with confidence bold color combinations such as these can be quite sophisticated.
To add in a gray or silver contrast, go with dusty miller or Centaurea 'Colchester White'. These beautiful foliage plants will help balance your color scheme and add foliage interest.
Need more ideas? Give us a call to discuss your fall color color theme and installation! We can customize a look for you that fits your style.
